QA Automation Engineer jobs in Mexico City, Mexico
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Mexico City earns a median of MX$1.1M a year ($62k gross). Mexico City has about 12.3 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 10 Mexico cities we list. PassRidge lists 6 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Mexico City
6 roles based in Mexico City, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Automation Tester
ABL - Automation Tester
Senior MacOS QA Engineer
Automation Tester - Expert
Junior QA Automation Engineer
QA Automation Engineer
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Lead QA Automation Engineer
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Mexico City
Gross annual pay in MXN. Mexico City is 1.10× the Mexico median (+10%), which is MX$1M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | MX$700k | MX$860k | MX$1M | $48k | |
| Mid-level | MX$920k | MX$1.1M | MX$1.4M | $62k | |
| Senior | MX$1.2M | MX$1.4M | MX$1.7M | $79k | |
| Lead | MX$1.4M | MX$1.7M | MX$2.1M | $95k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Mexico City.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Mexico City
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit.
- Build UI and API automation frameworks and keep them green
- Wire suites into CI and make failures actionable
- Cut flaky tests: quarantine, root-cause, fix
- Pair with developers on testability and test data
- Report coverage and run-time trends to the team
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Mexico City is on America/Mexico City. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
QA Automation Engineer jobs in other Mexico cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Tijuana | MX$940k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Puebla | MX$940k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Querétaro | MX$940k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| León | MX$940k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Ciudad Juárez | MX$940k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Guadalajara | MX$890k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Mérida | MX$910k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Monterrey | MX$900k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Mexico City
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Mexico City: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Mexico City?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Mexico City earns a median of MX$1.1M a year ($62k), with a p10 to p90 range of MX$920k to MX$1.4M. Junior pay starts near MX$860k, senior pay is MX$1.4M and leads reach MX$1.7M.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Mexico City?
Yes: 6 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Mexico City right now, 2 of them remote, and 30 in Mexico. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Mexico City pay compare with the rest of Mexico?
Mexico City ranks 1st of 10 Mexico cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.10x the national median (+10%). The national mid-level median is MX$1M, so Mexico City is above it. Against the US it is 48% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Mexico City ask for?
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit. Typical requirements: TypeScript or Java or Python, Playwright / Selenium / Cypress, CI/CD, API testing, Test architecture. The tools named most often are Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Postman.
Can a QA Automation Engineer work with US or European teams from Mexico City?
Mexico City is on America/Mexico City. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 6 h with US East, 1 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Mexico City with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Mexico City starts at the higher of the city and national median.